Columbia County barn fire considered suspicious

Published 3:59 pm, Thursday, April 20, 2017

State Police are investigating a late night Columbia County barn fire. (State Police photo)

State Police are investigating a late night Columbia County barn fire. (State Police photo)

Photo: State Police Photo

Columbia County barn fire considered suspicious

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LIVINGSTON -- State Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fire that destroyed a Columbia County barn late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

Police responded to the fire scene at 12:10 a.m. on Route 9 in the town of Livingston. A good Samaritan passerby reported the fire.

Columbia County 911 dispatched the Livingston Fire District under the command of Chief Paul Jahns.

The vacant barn was deemed a total loss upon arrival. The Columbia County Cause and Origin team responded to the scene and assisted the New York State Police and the Livingston Fire Department.

The State Police determined the fire to be suspicious and Bureau of Investigation is looking into the cause.

Police ask for help

Anyone who may have driven through the area around the time of the fire or anyone with information about the cause or any suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact the State Police at (518) 851-2972.